In a Big Ten matchup, the Minnesota Golden Gophers (14-14, 6-11 Big Ten) will face off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (17-11, 7-10 Big Ten) in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Cornhuskers are favored by 7.5 points as they have a 10-4 record in home games, averaging 74.6 points per game. On the other hand, the Golden Gophers have struggled in conference play with a 6-11 record but have shown resilience in one-possession games with a 5-4 record.
Nebraska relies on their 3-point shooting, averaging 7.3 made shots per game, slightly more than what Minnesota allows. The Golden Gophers, led by Dawson Garcia averaging 19.6 points and 7.6 rebounds, will look to bounce back from a recent loss.
In their last 10 games, both teams have had mixed results with the Cornhuskers going 5-5 and the Golden Gophers also at 5-5. Nebraska is averaging 71.1 points per game while Minnesota is averaging 66.7 points.
The matchup between these two teams is highly anticipated as they face off for the first time this season in conference play. The game promises to be an exciting clash between two competitive Big Ten teams.
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